Television Today Faces Fall Schedule Showdowns
Major network battles loom as NBC CBS and ABC unveil fall lineups. Laugh-In Gunsmoke Lucy may clash with The Music Scene The Survivors Mayberry R.F.D. Mod Squad and Lancer also compete. Debut hits include The Survivors and Saninate movie originals amid Thursday and Friday showdowns. Cosby expected to be a hit and Flip Wilson lands NBC deal for a colorcast special.
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Merit Unit expansion faces battle in Iowa legislature
DES MOINES AP The House backed increasing the Town Merit Employment Commission from three to five members despite warnings it would revive patronage. Supporters said more knowledge is needed. critics warned of loss of merit principles. Current appointees include Al Meacham, Charles Hes, and Emma Jo UrbAn. The bill also broadens merit coverage to more departments while preserving exemptions for state patrol and public safety officers. Fisher urged new leadership. Gannon warned of political hiring return.
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Howell Denies Criticism in Des Moines Merit Probe
DES MOINES AP State Merit Employment Director Gerald Howell expressed surprise at Lt Gov Roger Jepsens charges that Howell is not performing his job Jepsen at a news conference blasted the merit employment system and Howell saying hed have removed him if he were governor Jepsens Davenport Republicans assessment labeled Howell inconsistent and ineffective.
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Howell Calls Merit System Rollout Impossible Fast
A state official complained that the new merit employment plan could not be implemented quickly due to lack of staff and funds. He noted it would take two years even under ideal conditions and cited the need for a legislative appropriation. The comments came at an executive council meeting earlier this year.
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Two Five Year Terms To Former C R Man
Independent report from Buchanan district court states Robert J Behrends 36 pled guilty to breaking and entering and arson involving Cy and Charteys Firestone store in Independence. Judge Peter Van Metre sentenced Behrends to two consecutive five year terms at the state penitentiary. Alan Randall 39 of Cedar Rapids was charged with malicious injury to a building and released on 10 percent of a 10000 bond pending arraignment. Behrends also faced charges connected with April 24 fire at Manitresses in the Buchanan area.
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House Panel Ties Spending Limit to Fund Bill
The House Appropriations Committee linked a government spending cap to a $292.9 billion budget proposal for fiscal 1970, adding a $1.23 billion wartime add on for Vietnam and post seizure of a Pueblo class ship. The plan sets a $192.9 billion ceiling and aims to restore congressional control over spending amid tax policy debates.
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Oskaloosa Tot Killed by Truck
A two and a half year old girl named Michelle Datiels was struck and killed Thursday on highway 92 in Oskaloosa. Authorities said she darted into the path of a truck driven by Marion Longcor of Eddyville. She was the daughter of Sharan Nanielso Oskalonsa.
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Borman Denies Plan to Run for Senate Seat
Houston AP reports astronaut Frank Borman, head of a space station designs task force, says he has no plans to leave his current assignment to seek the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona. He refutes rumors that anyone tried to persuade him to run against Senator Paul S. in Arizona.
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House Kills Bus Bill to Ride Public Buses
In Des Moines Iowa the House killed for this session legislation allowing parochial school students to ride public school buses. The motion to keep the bill alive failed 64 to 45 after leaders debated timing. Representatives Renda Blouin and McCartney spoke on rights and duties as the bill was tabled for next session.
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Tuition Grant Funds Voted by Senate 40-10
Des Moines Iowa Senate approved a 1.5 million dollar annual appropriation for a new tuition grants program to aid needy Iowa students at in state private colleges. The plan faces constitutional questions and potential opposition in the House where a 4.5 million dollar two year proposal exists.
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